How long do planning decisions take near Ellastone?

The average planning decision time near Ellastone is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ellastone?

The planning approval rate near Ellastone is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ellastone?

The most common type of planning application near Ellastone is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ellastone?

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Ellastone, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ellastone, Staffordshire.

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About Ellastone

Ellastone is a charming village located in the East Staffordshire borough of Staffordshire, positioned on the Staffordshire side of the River Dove, directly across from Norbury in Derbyshire. Nestled between the towns of Uttoxeter and Ashbourne, it offers a picturesque setting for prospective planning applications in the area.

Population: 300 (2021)

District: East Staffordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £371,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ellastone.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ellastone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Ellastone.

643545 - PLAY AREA CHURCH LANE ELLASTONE
Remove deadwood from one Sycamore tree (TPO-3BA1 )
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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643544 - PLAY AREA CHURCH LANE ELLASTONE
Fell one Common Ash tree (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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643386 - THE SMITHY MAIN ROAD ELLASTONE DE6 2GZ
Erection of a part two storey part first floor front/side extension, single storey side extension, raising of ridge height, installation of rooflights and solar panels on the South roof slope and asso
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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643323 - ST PETERS CHURCH CHURCH LANE ELLASTONE DE6 2HB
Cut back from property to give 3 metres clearance of one Copper Beech tree (T2) (T38 of TPO 3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
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643371 - ST PETERS CHURCH CHURCH LANE ELLASTONE DE6 2HB
Reduce defective limb overhanging footpath by up to 3 metres of one English Oak tree (T1)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
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642921 - ADAM BEDE COTTAGE WOOTTON ROAD ELLASTONE DE6 2HA
Listed building application for the installation of a replacement window on the first floor of the South West Elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Elms Farm Wootton Road Ellastone Staffordshire DE6 2GU
Listed Building Consent for replacement of seven windows on the front, rear and side elevation and repainting of the exterior masonry and chimney.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Staffordshire | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Ellastone in Staffordshire

Property prices in Ellastone show an average sale price of £371,759, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ellastone a particularly low-crime area.

Ellastone has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wootton, Norbury, Ellastone. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ellastone includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Ellastone

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Ellastone. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ellastone.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Ellastone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ellastone were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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